V50 Engine 2.0D : - Charging Fault!

heyskull · Jan 22nd, 2017, 12:43

Well my money pit came up with a charging fault this morning.
I had to keep pulling in and pouring liquid (coca cola) over the alternator.
What numpty designer ever thought that placing the fuel filter assembly over the top of an alternator that has overheating problems?more expense!!!!

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paddyred · Jan 22nd, 2017, 22:28

Coca-cola is a great coolant! Worked a treat on my freinds VW that shorted out and set on fire!

heyskull · Jan 23rd, 2017, 10:08

| have seen so many stories of these engine catching fire because of alternator failure.
What a stupid design.
My 26 year old 960 came to my rescue.
Old Tech is better... well almost as the fuel consumption is not really bearable.

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paddyred · Jan 23rd, 2017, 20:32

Do you have the little metal heat shield fitted under the fuel filter?

heyskull · Jan 23rd, 2017, 21:36

Yes I think the shield is there.
But the heat coming of the alternator was unreal.

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padder1956 · Jan 24th, 2017, 07:24

have an 150a alternator cheap if you need one

Nick Hammond · Nov 25th, 2017, 11:56

Just a warning to be very carefull if you have alternator problems.
I knew I had a problem and had bought a new alternator and belt. Was driving relatively slowly to my mechanic and had done about 8 miles. The alternator caught fire, luckily (or not) was able to get it out before it got too serious. Insurance job cost around £1200+ vat + cost of alternator/belt.
I had a warning in red on the dash which said something like power system service urgent.

Jan 22nd, 2017, 12:43	#1
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	Charging Fault! Well my money pit came up with a charging fault this morning. I had to keep pulling in and pouring liquid (coca cola) over the alternator. What numpty designer ever thought that placing the fuel filter assembly over the top of an alternator that has overheating problems?more expense!!!! SC

Jan 22nd, 2017, 22:28	#2
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	Coca-cola is a great coolant! Worked a treat on my freinds VW that shorted out and set on fire! __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

Jan 23rd, 2017, 20:32	#4
paddyred Master Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2021 13:08 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Exeter	Do you have the little metal heat shield fitted under the fuel filter? __________________ Wax On Wax Off!

Nov 25th, 2017, 11:56	#7
Nick Hammond New Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2017 11:56 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Brecon	Alternator fire 2010 v50 2.0 d Just a warning to be very carefull if you have alternator problems. I knew I had a problem and had bought a new alternator and belt. Was driving relatively slowly to my mechanic and had done about 8 miles. The alternator caught fire, luckily (or not) was able to get it out before it got too serious. Insurance job cost around £1200+ vat + cost of alternator/belt. I had a warning in red on the dash which said something like power system service urgent.

Jan 23rd, 2017, 10:08	#3
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	\| have seen so many stories of these engine catching fire because of alternator failure. What a stupid design. My 26 year old 960 came to my rescue. Old Tech is better... well almost as the fuel consumption is not really bearable. SC

Jan 23rd, 2017, 21:36	#5
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	Yes I think the shield is there. But the heat coming of the alternator was unreal. SC

Jan 24th, 2017, 07:24	#6
padder1956 senior member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: durham	have an 150a alternator cheap if you need one

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